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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,466.88, 237,707.52 and 88,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,466.88, 237,707.52 and 88,293.28 is: 132,443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,466.88 : 237,707.52 = 88,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,466.88/237,707.52 = 88,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,466.88x = 237,707.52 × 88,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,466.88x = 20,987,976,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,987,976,621.47/158,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,443.93

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